Web Accessibility Intern

Web Accessibility InternPrint (ApplyWeb Accessibility InternSalary$16.46 HourlyLocationAmes - 50010 - Story County, IAJob TypeInternshipJob Number26-02263Agency645 Iowa Department of TransportationOpening Date02/20/2026Closing Date3/20/2026 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-DNPPoint of ContactJob DescriptionIowa DOT’s Design Bureau is looking for two web accessibility interns to work alongside a team of technical staff, web designers, graphic designers, and forms specialists. In this position, you will be responsible for helping the Iowa DOT ensure that all documents posted on our website are accessible to persons with disabilities. You will have the ability to work on high-visibility projects that are seen state-wide and work to make lives better through transportation.Applicants should have experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with forms and Adobe InDesign are a plus. The ideal candidate will be offered training on accessibility standards. Following training, they must be able to understand and apply accessibility standards to documents to meet federal requirements. Candidates should be versatile and willing to learn new skills as they will work in a variety of computer programs.This position is located in Ames in the Design Bureau and will work with the Design Bureau and full-time web design staff as part of the team. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled; majoring in a program related to the position.Requirements:Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.Duration: Student will work full-time (up to 40 hours/week) during the summer semester.Location:Ames, IAPay: $16.46/hourContact: Stuart Nielsen,The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (.EmployerState of IowaAgency645 Iowa Department of TransportationAddress800 Lincoln WayAmes, Iowa, 50010WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-04